Denton’s treasure trove of museums includes something for every member of the family. From local firefighters to Lone Star first ladies, and from aviation to Victorian living, these rich collections tell the story that is uniquely Denton.

Denton Firefighters Museum (pictured right)
Opened by local firefighters in January 2005, Denton’s newest museum includes firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. Housed in the lobby of the Central Fire Station, the museum includes an old hose cart pulled by hand, equipment from a 1935 ladder truck, breathing apparatus from past decades, and much more. Plans are also in the works to add a bunker gear locker for kids, says firefighter Blake McConnell, the director of the museum.

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332 E. Hickory, (940) 349-8840

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Bayless-Selby House Museum
Victorian house highlights turn-of-the-century life in Denton County.

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317 W. Mulberry, (940) 349-2865,
www.dentoncounty.com/bsh

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Center for the Visual Arts
Operated by the Greater Denton Arts Council, the CVA is home to two art galleries, a dance studio, two crafts studios, and a multipurpose hall.

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400 E. Hickory, (940) 382-2787,
www.dentonarts.com

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The Cookbook Collection
Savory collection at Texas Woman’s University includes close to 20,000 publications with recipes dating back to 1624.

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Second Floor, TWU Blagg-Huey Library,
(940) 898-3751,
www.twu.edu/library/woman/wm_cook.htm

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Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
Features a variety of exhibits on Denton’s history, including African-American and Hispanic families, pottery, furniture, dolls, quilts, weapons, and more.

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110 W. Hickory, (940) 349-2850,
www.dentoncounty.com/chos

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Denton County Historical Museum, Inc. and Texas Heritage Center
Explores the story of Denton County through the 1950s and includes a reference library.

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5800 I-35 N, Suite 308, (940) 380-0877,
www.dentoncountyhistoricalmuseum.com

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The Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection
Unique collection at Texas Woman’s University includes original and replica gowns worn by the wives of Texas governors and Republic of Texas presidents.

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Second Floor, TWU Administration
Conference Tower, (940) 898-3644,
www.twu.edu/firstladies

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Hangar 10 Flying Museum
Houses an intriguing fleet of authentically restored, yet flyable, aircraft.

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1945 Matt Wright Ln., Denton
Municipal Airport, (940) 565-1945,
www.hangar10.org

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University of North Texas Sky Planetarium
A unique 100-seat, 40-foot domed theater that can reproduce the night’s sky with digital precision.

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UNT Environmental Education, Science & Technology Building,
(940) 565-3599, http://skytheater.unt.edu/

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By Rachel Stowe Master
Photography by Adam Fish